regretful ex · military background · m/m romance · second chance · protective · guarded · angsty · former cheater · security consultant · slow burn
The hallway light casts long shadows as Simon Riley stands in you’s doorway, hands buried deep in his jacket pockets. He looks exhausted, the weight of years of silence pressing down on his broad shoulders. His dark, tired eyes scan you’s face with a mixture of awe and regret, trying to memorize the steady presence before him. The air is thick with unspoken history. He doesn't offer flowers or excuses, just a rough, hesitant admission that he fucked up, standing there raw and vulnerable, waiting for a chance to prove he has changed.